In the US alone, 65 million people reported running between 2008 and 2014.3 There is a growing popularity in Australia also. If you want proof of this, head to the MCG in a couple of weeks and watch the countless runners on Melbourne Marathon day. Although popular, running can be risky business. A recent review […]
There is a lot we do not know about tendinopathy, but there are some inalienable truths that you should know as a clinician and patient. (the references below provide proof). 1) Tendinopathy does not improve with rest The pain may settle but returning to activity is often painful again because rest does nothing to increase the […]
In this blog I will outline the diagnostic process for tendinopathy. For detailed info and specifics on diagnosis for each lower limb tendon and lots of clinical assessment and management info check out upcoming courses in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and the UK. One of the issues with tendinopathy is that there is limited evidence and […]
Dear all Has been a while since the last installment and there have been lots of enthusiastic researchers publishing their excellent work – here is some. More to follow in a ‘Christmas Special’, back end of December, as there are lots of other great studies over the last 3 months I would like to include. […]
Dear all Here is a brief case presentation of an interesting patient I saw in clinic recently. Some good clinical messages for clinical reasoning non-responsive tendinopathy patients. If you are interested in more detailed clinical reasoning, assessment and management of tendinopathy patients please check out upcoming courses in Melbourne, Albury and Sydney. I hope you enjoy […]
Dear all Here is the latest tendinopathy research over the last 2 months, with clinically applicable studies highlighted. I am enroute to the 3rd Tendinopathy conference in Oxford (5,6 Sept) and will blog some highlights after the conference. It is surprising to me that studies continue to use the Alfredson Achilles eccentric protocol as gold […]
Inferior pole patellar tendinopathy is almost unheard of in people who are not performing near maximal impact loading. In contrast, you do see quads tendon and distal patellar tendon issues related to compression in people that are no impact loading (e.g. sudden and unaccustomed prolonged kneeling as in DIY activity leading to a compressive quads […]
Dear all, Some interesting reviews and research this month. Will separate blog from now into clinical studies (i.e. treatments and risk factors) and other interesting stuff. Hope you enjoy All the best Peter Studies to apply to your practice Mani-Babu et al. have performed an excellent systematic review of the effectiveness of shockwave therapy […]
Dear all Here is the latest in clinically relevant tendinopathy research If your interested in tendinopathy clinical gems and tips check out upcoming courses in Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney and Perth. All the best Peter Beeson performed a literature review of risk factors in plantar fasciopathy. Factors include BMI, obesity, limited DF, prolonged standing, hamstring […]
I have have experienced physio Carly Johnson joining me in clinic over the last few weeks on her MSc placement from La Trobe Uni, Melbourne, Australia. Has made me realise how many interesting/atypical tendons I see, so we decided to blog about some of the interesting Achilles. I see about 5-10 new Achilles per week, […]
Dear all Just finished a great 2 day tendinopathy course in Melbourne – lots of great tendinopathy clinical discussions, ie the nitty gritty of treating tendons – what to assess, how to treat! Please contact me to organize a course in your part of the world [email protected] Here is the latest in tendon research. Best […]
Dear all Hope the year has started well Looking forward to our first biomechanics and tendinopathy courses for 2014 – both coming up over the next couple weeks https://complete.clinic/courses/ Some interesting tendon research and debate in the tendinopathy world this month – full details below Best wishes Peter Mishra et al. 2013 published an RCT […]
